Inulin is a fructooligosaccharide derived from chicory. As a prebiotic it stimulates the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria to support good colon health. It has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for persons on certain types of restricted d... *
Inulin "I bought this product to help stimulate my colin. Before this product I didn't digest my food very well. I have been taking it for about three weeks and have noticed a great difference in my bowel movement. It seems to be helping with the digestion o..." -- Nina (House wife)
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Inulin is a fructooligosaccharide derived from chicory. As a prebiotic it stimulates the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria to support good colon health. It has a low glycemic index, making it suitable for persons on certain types of restricted diets. Add it to your favorite food or beverage for a delightfully sweet taste.
Chromium is a trace mineral that is significantly reduced in the American diet due to the overprocessing of our foods. It is involoved in a number of important bodily functions and is an effective synergist for Stevia and Inulin.
Stevia Rebaudiana is a small plant native to Paraguay and Brazil It was discovered in 1887 by a South American scientist named Antonio Bertoni who learned of the herb from the Guarani Paraguayan Indians Stevia was known locally as Caa'-ehe or Kaa'-he-e which means "sweet herb" or "honeyleaf".
Two french chemists named Bridel and Lavieille began to unravel the secret of Stevia in 1931 with exploratory extraction on Stevia Rebaudiana leaves. Their research yielded a pure, white crystalline compound they named "stevioside" They found this substance to be 100-300 times sweeter than table sugar and without toxic effects in laboratory animals.
In 1971 a Chinese researcher, Dr. Tei-fu-chen visited Paraguay where he became so interested in Stevia that he applied for residency status in both Paraguay and Brazil. The non-chemical method of extraction (alcohol) recorded in herbal manuscripts of Chinese emperors became the standard method of extraction for Stevia. It removed the undesirable green color and bitter after taste that is found in stevia leaves.
Dozens of studies have shown Stevia to be a safe supplement for the human diet, and it is currently used extensively throughout the world in a variety of ways. We hope you enjoy our Stevia!
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Stevia Balance also contains: Silica, Stevia is a dietary suppliment, and contains no artificial colors, flavours, or preservatives, yeast, wheat, soy, milk.
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I bought this product to help stimulate my colin. Before this product I didn't digest my food very well. I have been taking it for about three weeks and have noticed a great difference in my bowel movement. It seems to be helping with the digestion of my food. Thank you!!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
